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Strength in the Storm: The Florida Beach House

The Florida Beach House Proves How Strong, Efficient, and Beautiful an ICF Home Can Be The ICF industry hangs its hat on a few defining benefits; energy efficiency, ease of construction, and disaster resistance. While we never hope that your home comes in contact with any kind of disaster (natural or otherwise) it is always encouraging to see our structures live up to the benefits we so proudly proclaim. The Florida Beach House is a shining example of just how strong and resilient ICF structures are as it survived a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. The design and strength of this house have helped to earn it one of the top spots at this year’s ICF Builder Awards. Project Information Name: Florida Keys Beach HouseLocation: Islamorada, FL Size: 7,972 square feet (4,501 livable) Square Footage of ICF Used: 17,672 The Home You Want, Without Compromises Located in Islamorada, Florida in the Florida Keys, this stunning 3 story beach house has everything you could want in an island oasis.  The home is airy, open, and bright with direct access to the ocean and stunning island views. The large windows throughout the house provide a great amount of natural sunlight and the [...]

By |2019-09-03T20:40:21-05:00September 3, 2019|Miscellaneous|
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Building With Wood Instead of Concrete Could be Costing Your Business Time AND Money

Do you think building with wood is both faster and less expensive than building with concrete (insulated concrete forms)? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people think that this is true, especially when it comes to 4-6 story mid-rise buildings. However, it’s not actually the case. In fact, this blog post will show you exactly what happened when HP Builders Inc., a construction company based out of Winnipeg, built two nearly identical mid-rise buildings with one made of wood and the other made out of insulated concrete forms. Keep in mind that these buildings were built right next to each other and were built at the exact same time. Building with Wood Vs. Concrete: HP Builders’ Experience The Wood Construction Was Much More Complex.The wood home had 28 wall designs and a variety of lintels and beam designs. In contrast, the ICF building had just two wall designs (this included an 8” core in the parkade, a 6” core for the above grade walls and one basic lintel design for the entire building). It also required a lot more tools and equipment as well, from a telehandler to a variety of saws, drills, impact wrenches, cords and so [...]

By |2019-07-10T20:27:50-05:00July 10, 2019|Design, Technical|
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CLT Wood vs Concrete

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh8UdnfqZ9A&feature=youtu.be Concrete construction is one of the strongest and longest lasting forms of construction in the known world. Though many improvements have been made in technology, at the end of the day laminates, glues, and other materials used to create exotic wood based building materials just cannot withstand exposure to fire. Saving lives in the first priority of any good building design and if you can use the right materials you can save the structure too. Resilience. Safety. Build With Strength. CLT Basics A CLT panel consists of several layers of kiln-dried lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with structural adhesives, and pressed to form a solid, straight, rectangular panel. CLT panels consist of an odd number of layers (usually, three to seven,) and may be sanded or prefinished before shipping. While at the mill, CLT panels are cut to size, including door and window openings, with state-of-the art CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) routers, capable of making complex cuts with high precision. Finished CLT panels are exceptionally stiff, strong, and stable, handling load transfer on all sides.

By |2019-06-25T16:01:26-05:00June 25, 2019|Video|
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Building with Comfort in Mind? Why ICFs Are Better Than Wood

Building with comfort in mind? What’s the best choice of materials if you want to build a well-insulated, quiet home or building? Perhaps you’re building for the hospitality industry. Maybe you’re approaching retirement and want to build a quiet retreat for yourself. Whether you’re a builder, a homeowner or an architect, comfort is an important - and often times leading decision - resulting in a greater quality of life, greater productivity in workplaces and so on. So, what’s the best option? This blog post will show you why Steel Creek Developers and Plett Construction chose insulating concrete forms - ICFs - over wood when building Souris Hotel in Manitoba. This build was the recent recipient of the Logix ICF Awards, showcasing the most ground-breaking and innovative projects in the ICF industry.The Souris Hotel was selected out of thousands of projects across North America! Why Steel Creek Developers Chose ICFs For Souris Hotel First, a little about this particular project: it’s a unique build in that it’s part condo and part hotel. There’s a 3-story hotel suite with 29 rooms on one side and an 18-suite senior’s condo on the other side. This project was built by Steel Creek Developers who [...]

By |2019-06-07T22:38:06-05:00June 7, 2019|ICF Projects|
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ICF Basics for Commercial Installers Presentation at World of Concrete

ICFWE - ICF BASICS FOR COMMERCIAL INSTALLERS Tuesday, January 23 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Presenter: Bill Clymer At the World of Concrete Room N119 Session Code: ICFWE Registration Fee- $90 About the Presentation Join us for this new interactive training course designed for commercial contractors who are new to Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). A team of expert teachers will cover typical commercial ICF details, integration with other elements and expected support from ICF suppliers. The class will also include tips for general contractors, including letting bids, selecting ICF brands and maximizing chances of success on the first job i.e. whether to self-perform the install and/or how to select an ICF installation subcontractor. Attendees will have an opportunity to handle and work with ICF materials being demonstrated. Register at www.worldofconcrete.com/ with the session code ICFWE. About the Presenter Bill Clymer Bill is the Senior Director of Sales in the USA for NUDURA Inc., a manufacturer of Insulated Concrete Forms and Integrated Building Technologies headquartered in Barrie, ON. Working in the concrete construction industry for thirty plus years, Clymer, can provide an insightful and informative view of how Insulated Concrete Forms work, the value created and field applications. Expanding on [...]

By |2019-01-04T18:38:33-06:00January 4, 2019|Training|
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